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How restaurant brands are staying true to their DEI promises How restaurant brands are staying true to their DEI promises

Despite some pushback and “diversity fatigue,” many companies continue to work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion goals to reflect their changing workforce and consumer set.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nov 8, 2023

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Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 3, 2023

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Ask Jill! The difference between customer service and hospitality Ask Jill! The difference between customer service and hospitality

Nov 3, 2023

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The restaurant industry lost jobs in October The restaurant industry lost jobs in October

Nov 3, 2023

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Shake Shack stays focused on labor and guest experience going into Q4 Shake Shack stays focused on labor and guest experience going into Q4

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Nov 2, 2023

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Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 1, 2023

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Food health and safety compliance is not as vigilant in a post-pandemic world

Food health and safety compliance is not as vigilant in a post-pandemic world

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule

Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Podcasts boost items and team topics at restaurant brands

Podcasts boost items and team topics at restaurant brands

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Starbucks and its union are suing each other over Israeli-Palestinian conflict clash

Starbucks and its union are suing each other over Israeli-Palestinian conflict clash

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Domino’s appoints Sam Jackson executive vice president of human resources

Domino’s appoints Sam Jackson executive vice president of human resources

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The Recipe of Success: To close or not to close your restaurant?

The Recipe of Success: To close or not to close your restaurant?

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PDQ promotes Nina Franchina to chief people officer

PDQ promotes Nina Franchina to chief people officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The restaurant industry has finally returned to pre-pandemic employment levels

The restaurant industry has finally returned to pre-pandemic employment levels

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Starbucks is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a lower court decision on unions

Starbucks is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a lower court decision on unions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How Hooters is celebrating its women as it marks 40 years

How Hooters is celebrating its women as it marks 40 years

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Emerging Chains

Founders look back, share what they would do differently

Founders look back, share what they would do differently

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle sued by EEOC for religious discrimination

Chipotle sued by EEOC for religious discrimination

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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California governor raises minimum wage for fast food employees to $20 an hour

California governor raises minimum wage for fast food employees to $20 an hour

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan is making store-level changes after training as a barista

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan is making store-level changes after training as a barista

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Simple ways restaurants can tap into social-media platforms

Simple ways restaurants can tap into social-media platforms

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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CORE finds itself in the spotlight as demand for the nonprofit rises

CORE finds itself in the spotlight as demand for the nonprofit rises

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Dine Brands expands benefits to help support working parents

Dine Brands expands benefits to help support working parents

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Baskin-Robbins and Instagram influencer DeuxMoi collaborate on New York Fashion Week truck

Baskin-Robbins and Instagram influencer DeuxMoi collaborate on New York Fashion Week truck

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Tupelo Honey’s innovative approach to its workforce is driving growth

Tupelo Honey’s innovative approach to its workforce is driving growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Restaurant industry group proposes legislation to kill the California FAST Act

Restaurant industry group proposes legislation to kill the California FAST Act

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Ask Jill! Engaging the next generation through your restaurant’s culture

Ask Jill! Engaging the next generation through your restaurant’s culture

Fast Food Worker Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed

Navigating anxiety in the workplace: A compassionate and constructive approach

Navigating anxiety in the workplace: A compassionate and constructive approach

byJason Berkowitz

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Restaurant operators maintain focus on food safety, despite labor challenges

Restaurant operators maintain focus on food safety, despite labor challenges

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How Lazy Dog’s focus on culture and innovation has driven growth

How Lazy Dog’s focus on culture and innovation has driven growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Will the end of the student loan pause impact restaurants?

Will the end of the student loan pause impact restaurants?

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chef John Tesar, Calif. resort restaurant end relationship amid labor dispute

Chef John Tesar, Calif. resort restaurant end relationship amid labor dispute

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Industry’s job gains in August outpaced Q2 average

Industry’s job gains in August outpaced Q2 average

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k

The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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